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WRITING TOOLS


The following documents should be used to help support writing, both in class and at home.

Well Developed Paragraph Rubric:
Paragraph Rubric.docx



Rubric for writing:
4-5 Content Rubric.doc


Editing Checklist (Use the 5th Grade version):
Sample Editing Checklists bulleted version.doc


No Excuse Words (Use the 5th Grade Version):
No excuse words.docx


Tips for parents to support writing:
Supporting Writing at Home tips for parents.doc

5th grade paragraph writing student exemplar:
Proficient paragraph example.doc



ONLINE WRITING TOOLS
Enjoy exploring these websites to assist in the writing process:

BRAIN POP has several short animated videos focusing on various subjects. Choose the free movies, or sign up for a free trial:
Brain POP

Games to build and improve English vocabulary skills:
Vocabulary Games

Download free stationary on this site:
Stationary for Young Writers

My Story Maker helps you to create your very own interactive story online:
Story Maker

Create your very own comic!
Comic Creator

Stuck on finding the right transition word? Use this site to help you!
Transitions

Stuck on coming up with a story?
Story Starter

Can't think of what to write about? Use these writing prompts to spark an idea:
Writing Prompts

Here are even more writing topics to explore...
Writing Topics